Bring your classroom to the farm!
Tucson Village Farm offers field trip options for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Field Trip Opportunities include:
Growing Forward: Growing Forward is a two-hour, field trip-based K-2 agriculture education program during which students move through stations on the farm learning about food production, soil science, composting, vermicomposting, nutrition, and whole grains. Kids will spend time on the farm doing farm chores” (planting, harvesting, watering, etc.), participate in a vegetable “scavenger hunt” (veggie ID) on the farm, learn about the wonderful world of worms, feed the chickens, learn about the importance of eating whole grains, milk Gerdie our mechanical milking cow while learning about calcium and protein, and enjoy one or more healthy farm-fresh snacks.
The cost is $8/student; adults are always free.
Dig In! This two-hour farm-to-table immersion is designed for grades 3-12 and is located at our new “Big” Farm and 4-H Healthy Living Center at 2201 E. Roger Rd. This remarkable space is home to our 1+ acre vegetable production area, a ropes course, an art space, a composting facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and our brand new commercially certified teaching kitchen.
In this hands-on program, students will literally get their hands dirty while learning about the production of vegetables using responsible growing practices. They will also prepare a healthy snack on our 1600 sq ft covered patio and engage in outdoor team-building exercises and leadership development activities.
The cost is $9/student; adults are free.
Team-Building on the 4-H Ropes Course: This program is appropriate 5th grade and up and combines high and low ropes to foster critical life skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. Utilizing climbing elements, numerous team-building initiatives on the ground, and a highly experienced staff, groups come to the 4-H Ropes Course to grow together as a team, develop trust in themselves and each other, and practice mental resilience in the face of challenges. If you’re unable to come to us, we can bring our portable challenge to you!
$450 for up to 30 people, including up to 4 hours of programming. Additional participants and extended program duration can be accommodated for an extra fee. Please inquire for more details.
Caving Exploration: Join us for an exciting caving trip where your group will explore underground chambers and impressive rock formations—an immersive outdoor education experience.
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your school or organization. The trip requires at least 6 hours, including travel time.
Open to participants aged 12 and above. Participants should bring a headlamp and sturdy shoes.
TVF will begin booking school field trips in August 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Tucson Village Farm.
- Email Address: ces-tvffieldtrips@arizona.edu